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Franch Family History

Franch Name Meaning

see French .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Franco, Franca, Franc, Branch, France, Ranch, French, Frasch, Franich

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Where is the Franch family from?

You can see how Franch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Franch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Franch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 65 Franch families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Franch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Franch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Franch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Franch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Franch. 100% of Franch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Franch women worked as a Student. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    50%
  • Domestic
    50%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Franch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Franch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Franch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 963 military records available for the last name Franch. For the veterans among your Franch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Franch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Franch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Franch in 1955 was 42, and 90 in 2004.

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